David Robert Batton (born March 26, 1956) is a retired American professional basketball player. At a height of 2.08 m (6'10") tall, he played at the center position.

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Dave Batton

Personal information
Born	(1956-03-26) March 26, 1956 (age 68) Baltimore, Maryland
Nationality	American
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school	Delaware County (Springfield, Pennsylvania)
College	Notre Dame (1974–1978)
NBA draft	1978: 3rd round, 62nd overall pick
Selected by the New Jersey Nets
Playing career	1978–1983
Position	Center
Number	40, 45
Career history
1978–1979	Gabetti Cantù
1980–1981	Antonini Siena
1982–1983	Washington Bullets
1983	San Antonio Spurs
Career highlights and awards
FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1979) FIBA Saporta Cup Finals Top Scorer (1979) Third-team Parade All-American (1974)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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Batton played college basketball at the University of Notre Dame, with the Fighting Irish.

After college, he was selected by the New Jersey Nets, in the 3rd round (62nd pick overall), of the 1978 NBA draft. He played for the Washington Bullets (1982–83), and San Antonio Spurs (1983–84), in the National Basketball Association, in 58 games.

• Career statistics and player information from NBA.com  and Basketball-Reference.com
• Italian League Profile (in Italian)

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